Contents

Biology

Physiology

While concealed, Kabuto leaves exposed only its hard shell, which protects it from predators, while the small, black eyes on its back allow it to continue monitoring its surroundings. If it is flipped upside-down, it becomes helpless and defenseless as it is unable to flip over on its own. It may be based on the Horseshoe crab.

Appearances

Anime

Trivia

The real-world equivalent of Kabuto.

Kabuto's design was inspired by the real-world Limulidae (also known the Horseshoe Crab) which are considered living fossils since they have undergone little to no changes in appearance over the past millions of years. However, unlike Kabuto, Limulidae are not extinct.

The beta name of Kabuto was Att, and its evolution Kabutops was Lantis, which is obviously a pun on "atlantis".

Etymology

Kabuto is Japanese for helmet. It may also be based off of the word Kabutogani which is Japanese for horseshoe crab.